A unique self-build plot in a quiet Suffolk village

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In the quiet corner of Cambridgeshire known as Westley Waterless, a small rural settlement of around 150 residents, a new planning-approved site has appeared that’s attracting attention among self-build enthusiasts.

The village, tucked between Cambridge, Newmarket and Bury St Edmunds, rarely sees development opportunities emerge, and Plotfinder has unearthed this gem of a plot.

Its limited size and countryside setting mean that most building activity here tends to be individual, small-scale and infrequent, which is partly why this plot stands out.

What the plot includes

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In the small village of Westley Waterless, a long-standing residential plot is coming up for its next stage of life.

The land currently has an older house on it, along with several outbuildings that have been there for many years. The property hasn’t been updated in a long time, and the buildings still show the layout and style of an earlier period.

Because there is already a home on the site, the land has a planning history that helped shape what future development would be allowed. The plot is connected to mains water and electricity, and drainage is believed to be through a septic tank.

Planning permission for two new homes

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Full planning permission (reference 23/00443/FUL) has been granted to remove the existing house and outbuildings and build two new detached homes, each around 1,650 sq. ft.

The planning decision sets out the size and position of the two houses and includes changes to the current access. While the main details are approved, the internal layout and finishes will be decided later by whoever takes on the project.

All plans, reports and documents are available to view on the East Cambridgeshire District Council planning website.

How can you buy the plot

If you're interested in taking on this self-build plot then you can buy through an informal tender (where you place a bid for the property through a sealed bid), with the tender date still to be confirmed.

It is offered freehold and will be handed over with vacant possession once the sale completes. The guide price is £425,000, which includes the existing house and the planning permission for two new homes.

Anyone interested in making a tender can get the details through the Plotfinder website.

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News Editor Joseph has previously written for Today’s Media and Chambers & Partners, focusing on news for conveyancers and industry professionals. Joseph has just started his own self build project, building his own home on his family’s farm with planning permission for a timber frame, three-bedroom house in a one-acre field. The foundation work has already begun and he hopes to have the home built in the next year. Prior to this he renovated his family's home as well as doing several DIY projects, including installing a shower, building sheds, and livestock fences and shelters for the farm’s animals. Outside of homebuilding, Joseph loves rugby and has written for Rugby World, the world’s largest rugby magazine.